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Higuain has returned to Juventus following the conclusion of his loan spell
at Chelsea, the club have confirmed.
The former Argentina international had a relatively unsuccessful loan spell
at Stamford Bridge during the second half of last season, scoring only five
goals in 18 appearances across all competitions.
Despite facing a transfer ban, Chelsea opted against triggering their option
to make Higuain's switch permanent.
The 31-year-old will return to Juventus and link up with new boss Maurizio
Sarri, the manager who both brought him to the Premier League at Chelsea and
oversaw the striker's best period of goalscoring form while at Napoli.
Higuain's agent said the former Real Madrid forward wanted to see out the
rest of his career in Turin.
The club also bid farewell to goalkeepers Rob Green and Eduardo, defender
Gary Cahill and Kyle Scott following the expiration of their contracts.
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